Gundog Training Forum

I am restarting my interest of old in trialling and have attended a few Spaniel Trials. I use the field trial diary on kennel club web-site to plan which trial to attend. Phone the secy and find out the meeting place. Then go along and meet everyone - you will soon get to know regulars, lots of bant...

I teach Hupping first to whistle while accustoming to walking on lead when pup is bold and enjoying her hunting/retrieving sessions - 4 to 6 months. Never before as I don't want to slow pup down. After say two weeks, pup is comfortable on lead, I blow whistle, stamp my foot and shout Hup command wit...

We are witnessing the formation of a very dangerous cabal!!
My two eldest sons stay in Eaglescliffe and require civilisation. Can they join!
I appreciate the notion of civilisation is not a natural happening down in your neck of the woods.

I have a jacket and trouser set. Very comfortable and still waterproof.
I wear the jacket every day when training my cockers up here in the colder northern climes.

My only issue is that it's a bugger to dry - soft fabric hold moisture.

same here - no distinction!! Not many beaters without dogs though!

People who trial pay to meet the costs of the day and support the club running trial.
They do NOT pay to work their dogs!!

You can't beat tripe - stay upwind though!!!!!!

Good looking dog!!! No weight problem there!!